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The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

MOVIE • 1983

The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

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Based on the true story of May Lemke. Her adopted son Leslie was born with cerebral palsy. May teaches him basic survival skills through the years. In his teens, he suddenly manifests an ability to play classical music on the piano.

TMDB ★ 4.5/5Votes: 2
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Top Cast

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

May Lemke

Leif Green

Leif Green

Leslie

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Joe Lemke

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron

Willy

Rosemary Murphy

Rosemary Murphy

Gladys

Fran Bennett

Fran Bennett

Nurse Matthews

James Noble

James Noble

Dr. Edwards

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Paul Lohmann

Director of Photography

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Scott Hamilton

Makeup Designer

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Glenn Paxton

Original Music Composer

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Preston Fischer

Producer

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Sharron Miller

Director

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Executive Producer

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Joanne Curley-Kerner

Producer

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Theatrical release date: February 9, 1983

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

February 9, 1983

Runtime

45 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

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